Your Research Topic and Title
It is time to consider your research topic. In this formative assessment, you will provide a self-analysis of your current thoughts of where your research is heading. Complete a table using the following questions as your guide. Use APA formatting for your table, as you will need this throughout your dissertation process. You will use a narrative table format (see pages 223-224 in APA 7th ed for examples.) Suggested headings: Questions – My Reflections
Questions:
- What is a topic that is interesting to me?
- What is the scope of my topic – broad or narrow? How will I make it researchable and relevant?
- What are some current research ideas on my topic, including citations?
- Where can I search for potential data sets covering aspects of my topic?
- Why is this topic so important to me?
- What do I seek to add to the general knowledge base through my research?
Document Type/Template:
- The recommended length for this formative is 1-2 pages.